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Lake Maumelle

Lake fishing  Arkansas · 06:54 - 19:16

Lake Maumelle is a lake in Arkansas. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Flathead Catfish.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
96°
Fri
77%
96°
Sat
78%
98°
Sun
81%
99°
Best day
Mon
77%
99°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
79°F
Air temp
93°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
30.01 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
59.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:09–08:09 Dusk 18:01–20:01

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:07–18:07 Major period 04:07–06:07 Minor period 11:33–13:03 Minor period 21:12–22:42

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00
93°
19:00
90°
20:00
86°
21:00
85°
22:00
84°
23:00
84°
00:00
83°
01:00
82°
02:00
82°
03:00
81°
04:00
81°
05:00
80°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
78%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
77%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
54%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
53%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Striped Bass, Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Maumelle is a man-made lake in central Arkansas, United States, in Pulaski County, and covers 8,900 acres. It is one of the primary drinking water sources for Little Rock, Arkansas. It is locally popular for boating and fishing.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Maumelle?

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp and Bluegill.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Maumelle?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Maumelle?

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Maumelle right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 28%.